Hi folks, just bought a hard top and fitting kit for my 00 S2000 and have heard that its a bit tricky to fit the brackets, connect the heated rear windscreen etc. The HT's getting delivered on Thursday. Should i even try and fit it myself or put it into a garage and get them to do it?

 

it is not tricky it just takes a small amount of time and patience...diy and save the money

 

If you have a decent set of tools, time and patience it is very easy. I installed all the hard ware in less then 30 mins. Then about 20 or so to do the rear latch adjustments. If you feel comfortable working on cars and taking measurements I'd do it yourself.

 

Check this! Deffinatly helped! https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=540666

 

Thanks guys, will let you's know how i get on!

 

a little off topic but your read made me wonder...can you some how connect the rear defroster to the mugen hardtops rear window?

 

nope they use plastic rear windows

 

Congrats on the HT purchase; I like the look of my S2K with the OEM HT.

If you have any squeak or rattle issues after your HT is installed, the fix is also well documented here at S2KI.

For squeaks... go to the dealer and buy some Shin Etsu silicone lube, then apply it to all the soft black rubber seals on the outside edges of the hard top/windshield where the HT mates to the windshield, body, and around the windows.

For latch rattles... the dealer can give you some EPT Sealant (kind of like foam weather stripping), it really doesn't take very much to perform the fix below:

Clickie ---> Squeaks and Rattling Latch Fix

I performed the fix, AND tied down the latch hooks on each side of the lowered soft top with plastic cable ties (rubber bands work too); now my hard top is very, very, quiet - even on the bumpiest roads.